‘We will not fix housing crisis without solving water woes’ – Senator Garvey
A remedy to Ireland’s housing crisis will not be implemented until adequate water infrastructure is in place, a Clare Oireachtas member has highlighted.
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‘A real lift’ as Doonbeg wastewater treatment plant selected for upgrade
Doonbeg’s wastewater treatment plant has been selected for upgrade as part of the Small Towns and Villages Growth Programme.
Cold water poured on mains extension for farmers in Sixmilebridge, Cratloe & Newmarket-on-Fergus
Cold water has been poured on the possibility of a mains extension for the use of up to 50 farmers in South-East Clare.
Sewerage conditions in Meelick ‘inhumane’ says Clare councillor
Inhumane sewerage conditions in Meelick have been slammed by an elected member of Clare County Council.
Discussion on levy for extraction of Lough Derg water to Dublin raises tempers among Clare councillors
Local councillors clashed over calls to set up a financial levy “if and when” water from Lough Derg is abstracted to Dublin.
New water treatment plant planned for Kilrush
Significant works are planned to take place in Kilrush comprising of a new Waste Water Treatment Plant at Skagh Point and upgrades to an existing Frances Street pumping station at Cappagh Road.
‘Take whatever steps necessary’ to progress Clonlara sewage scheme – Begley
*Cllr Michael Begley. Photograph: Eamon Ward Whether or not the Clonlara sewage scheme will ultimately be decided by Irish Water, a senior official in Clare County Council has outlined.
‘Unequal development’ in Killaloe between Clare & Tipp councils
Unequal development in Killaloe between Clare County Council and Tipperary County Council is evident, a local representative has claimed.
Miltown Malbay outages prompt calls for alteration to Irish Water communication policy
*Photograph: Arthur Ellis Ongoing water outages in Miltown Malbay have been criticised leading to calls for Irish Water to communicate supply interruptions in a timely manner.
Sewerage issues in 52 Clare settlements ‘like Armageddon’
Serious issues relating to 52 unsewered settlements in Clare has been likened to Armageddon.